Hi Sam, it's great to hear from you!!

For those who don't know, Sam and I corresponded through eScribe or Atkinsboards, before we decided it would be a good idea to start a Vancouver mailing list for low-carbers.

Sam, the last 5-6 lbs are always the hardest, even for those who lost hundreds. What makes it even more difficult, is losing after a low-calorie plan, since your metabolism is at it's weakest.

Following a low-fat, low-calorie plan, nothing would work for a while until your body feels unstarved to exit it's "conservation mode". One thing the got my attention was "severe restricted LC", which can mean many things to many people, but at the end, it doesn't sound pleasant or enjoyable

An excellent place here to check is the bootcamp/journal sections, where you can see how various members tailor their lc method to their needs and see how it works for them. And if you feel like it, start your own, so we can check on your method and possibly come up with some hints.

Stick around, it's great to hear from you again.

Wa'il